This rare brass shell casing from WWI is one of a kind and has been retrofitted into a lamp.
ERA: 1914-1918
CONFLICT: WWI
BRANCH: NAVY & COASTAL ARTILLERY CORPS.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
LOT #16
SPECS: This 4”/50 caliber gun, first went into service in 1898, and was used for the main armament on all of the “Flush Deck Destroyers”. It was also used on many fleet subs as a deck gun. There were typically 4 mounts on each destroyer. This is the MK 2 variation.
MEASUREMENTS: 55" H X 17" W